Matthew Reno

281-***-**** Magnolia, Tx admuha@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-reno/

Profile Summary

Experienced and proactive mechanical engineer with a background in the energy, petrochemical, architecture & planning industry. Excel at supporting engineering design packages and strong focus on quality and efficiency improvement efforts.

Skills & Expertise

AFT Impulse 6

NavisWorks

AutoCAD Civil 3D / Plant 3D

CADWorx Plant Design

SAP / EES / Linux

Standard Operating Procedure

Caesar II 5.10

ANSYS / FEA

Failure Tree Analysis

Project Leadership

CNC Programming

P&ID / PFD

Continuous Improvement

Thermal Analysis

Collaborative Innovation

Engineering Specifications

Computer-Aided Design

Plastic Extrusion and Prototyping

Cost Analysis

Additive Manufacturing

Heavy Machinery Installation

Analytical Skills

Mechanism Design

Document Quality Control

Innovation Idea Development

Solid Modeling

Cross-Functional Communication

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Apprentice Electrician (1.5 yrs)

Inspections

Capital Project Management

Automatic Controls & Instrumentation

Professional Experience

Materials Engineer (March 2021 – April 2021)

RTConsults – Houston, Tx

Full-service independent corrosion and non-metallic materials engineering and inspection firm (QA/QC) specializing in fiber reinforced plastics (fiberglass), coatings, fireproofing and chemical resistant masonry.

Performed ASME RTP-1 field inspections of FRP materials and vessels from design to completion at manufacturing facilities. After completion, monitored the field installation of said components to successful installation.

Created detailed reports of inspections performed for the purpose of updating clients through all processes.

Completed API-653 inspections on above ground storage tanks by means of dry film testing and holiday testing.

Assisted lab technician to simulate time lapse of outside exposure to coatings by utilizing Q-FOG and UV machinery.

Leave of absence (Full-time care giver for family member) (January 2019 – February 2021)

Mechanical Engineer (July 2016 – December 2018)

Pond and Company – The Woodlands, Tx

Full-service Architecture and Engineering firm providing consulting, design, inspection and construction services for Oil & Gas terminals, pipelines, rail, marine and other facilities.

GT Gulfway Terminal, Howard Energy Partners - Port Arthur, TX

Designed a storage facility for Gasoline, ULSD, Butane, and MTBE tank to tank transfers (7,500 bbl/hr), barge loading (15,000 bbl/hr), and tank to pipeline transfers (7,500 bbl/hr).

Created Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams, isometric spool drawing sets, and detailed mechanical drawing packages (IFR/IFB/IFC).

Designed valve manifold, piping (B31.4, DOT 195), line sizing, and routing for product transport.

Modeled hydraulics/system curves using AFT Impulse, pipe stress analysis (Caesar II), and pipe supports selection.

Maintained equipment and instrumentation tracking lists.

Selected and sized specialty items such as strainers, pig traps, butane internal valves (NFPA 58), turbine meters, Flow Control Valves (FCV), Pressure Control Valves (PCV), and large Pressure Safety Valves (PSV).

Reviewed interdisciplinary drawing packages, clients drawing packages, and working models.

Procured materials for the project and prepared the Bill of Materials (BOM).

API 510 Similar Service Study, Enterprise Products - Mont Belvieu, TX

Researched Deisobutanizer and Fractionation system components to determine overall system component similarity for the purpose of reducing inspection requirements.

Significantly decreased number of man-hours for inspections by eliminating redundancy, non-essential components, and the consolidation of documentation. Reduced lifetime operating costs of the facility.

OMES Manual Updating, Bhate Environmental - Birmingham, AL

Conducted on-site evaluation and survey of fuel storage facilities located at Point Loma, San Diego and Pearl Harbor/Hickam Airfield, Honolulu.

Located and documented paths for oil, jet fuel and diesel throughout facility. Updated existing P&IDs of pipelines and storage tanks.

Cathodic Protection Testing, HRSD - Norfolk, VA

Corrosion testing and documentation of appropriate code.

Mechanical Engineer (Jan 2014 - October 2015)

TKE Engineering and Design – Tomball, Tx

Full-service Architecture and Engineering firm providing consulting, project management packages, design, and construction services for Oil & Gas terminals, pipelines, compression, metering, and other facilities.

Managed $1MM in capital projects and over $125M in lump sum projects.

Designed compressor, metering, and pump stations using AutoCAD and CADWorx.

Evaluated equipment quotes from manufacturers for facility equipment and responsible for the procurement of piping materials and valves.

Reliability & Maintenance Engineer - Internship (Summer 2013)

INEOS Olefins and Polymers – Alvin, Tx

Global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products.

Coordinated phase 1 scheduled overhaul of a GE Gas Turbine Cogeneration Unit.

Outlined engineering work scope per ASME Section1: power boilers code, and performed fitness for service evaluations on above-ground storage tanks per API-653.

Executed a gap analysis for utility, flammable, and corrosive chemicals to improve reliability.

Provided engineering and operations technical support to meet all standards for fixed and rotating equipment, and eventually the next scheduled plant turnaround.

Research Technician – Internship (Summer 2012)

Technical University of Munich – Munich, Germany

Summer research internship program for undergraduate students who are carefully matched with doctoral students and researchers (only from universities of applied sciences) whom they assist.

Managed General Electric’s ‘Jet in Crossflow’ project using Particle Imaging Velocimetry.

Created 3-D imaging of varying gas mixtures by compiling recorded lab data.

Repaired, replaced, and installed project and lab equipment (i.e. lasers for PIV).

Value engineered a laser replacement with high-intensity LED’s.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Texas A&M University - Prairie View, Tx

Professional Affiliations

Houston Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer 2011 - 2018

National Society of Black Engineers, Community Service Chair 2012 - 2013

Houston Food Bank, Canstruction Annual Team Leader Present

ASME Member and NACE Member Present

Magnolia Maker Barn, Volunteer Present

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